petra1124 33 Posted March 10, 2013 I was just wondering how long it took everyone (on average) to feel "back to normal" energy and pain wise. I am looking to get sleeved in April or May (havent set the date yet but its coming close). The issue is, is that I am a photographer and I have a 6 hour wedding that I will be shooting in late June. I was wondering what you guys think....will I be able to do this?! I also have 2 weddings in july and another in september, so I have to have the surgery soon or I will need to wait a while. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris R 217 Posted March 10, 2013 I'm 3 1/2 weeks post, and have felt pretty much back to normal for almost a week already. Everyone's different, but I would think if you're being sleeved in April or May, you should be fine for late June, barring complications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthiermom 27 Posted March 10, 2013 You will be fine pain wise within 1-2 weeks.but very tired for the first month month and half. That was my experience anyway. Main thing is get your Protein in,vitamins...stay hydrated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butlersh 213 Posted March 10, 2013 I'm 14 weeks out. I went back to work at 2 weeks, but it was probably 8-9 weeks before I had the hang of eating, etc. I still occasionally get Dizzy from time to time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butlersh 213 Posted March 10, 2013 I think if you are sleeved in April, first part of may, you should be good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishingNurse 1,211 Posted March 10, 2013 It took me 1 month to feel good, and almost 3 to feel excellent. It's was so worth it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boatdays 18 Posted March 10, 2013 I have felt amazing (old self) since 2 weeks after. I am no spring chicken at 40 years old too! 6 weeks out and feel better than ever- it's been a great recovery period. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Travel Guru 40 Posted March 10, 2013 At my 3rd week after surgery I felt great, and still do (sleeved on 1/2), so happy I had this surgery, totally a new lease on life.. good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petra1124 33 Posted March 10, 2013 This is good to hear! I am 30...less than 40 bmi. I've had my gallbladder out and I was out of work for 2 weeks. Felt fine within 3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrchris 98 Posted March 10, 2013 Well as a fellow photographer I can tell you that I did a 4 hour glamour shoot 5 days after surgery and had no issues at all doing it. There should be no issue at all 4 to 6 weeks out unless there is some serious complications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lexsan 104 Posted March 10, 2013 I was just wondering how long it took everyone (on average) to feel "back to normal" energy and pain wise. I am looking to get sleeved in April or May (havent set the date yet but its coming close). The issue is' date=' is that I am a photographer and I have a 6 hour wedding that I will be shooting in late June. I was wondering what you guys think....will I be able to do this?! I also have 2 weddings in july and another in september, so I have to have the surgery soon or I will need to wait a while. Thanks![/quote'] I was tired the first few days, after the that im super energized! Word of advice start taking your Vitamins now it helps with energy! I started taking my Vitamins six month pre op and I stonly believed helped me recover faster hey it doesn't hurt. Also B12 is great for energy. You will be fine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petra1124 33 Posted March 10, 2013 Well as a fellow photographer I can tell you that I did a 4 hour glamour shoot 5 days after surgery and had no issues at all doing it. There should be no issue at all 4 to 6 weeks out unless there is some serious complications. This is good to know!! Wow can't believe you did a shoot so soon after! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs B 4 Posted March 10, 2013 I don't think you will have any problems if the wedding is 6-8 weeks out. I got sleeved on February 26 and I had my first shoot today. It was a good friend so I was okay with scheduling it this soon. I knew if I couldn't finish the shoot it would be no problem to reschedule. I did finish the shoot, however when I was finished it was way past the time for me to rest. 1st off it was a one year old and I had to get down on the ground and up again. Well you know how it is with kids. But I did it and I feel great now that I had a 30 minute rest. Im still on liquids so my strength isn't back like I'm used to. I'm confident if you give yourself 2 months for a wedding you will do fine. Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrchris 98 Posted March 10, 2013 This is good to know!! Wow can't believe you did a shoot so soon after! Honestly the whole process went really well. Surgery was on a Thursday, home Friday and I was up, showered and shopping by myself on Saturday morning feeling great. Off pain meds Saturday other than regular childrens liquid tylenol and off that on Monday. That Monday I drove myself to the docs office to have the incisions checked, visited a couple clients and felt nearly 100%. Then on Tuesday night 5 days post-op did a 4 hour shoot and another 3 hour shoot on that Thursday 7 days post-op. Never had an issue. By the 2 week mark I was cleared to full activity including weights and anything else at the gym I wanted to do. If I could lift weights 2 weeks after I can't imagine not being able to shoot a wedding many weeks later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petra1124 33 Posted March 13, 2013 Good to hear!! Thanks guys, glad your recovery went smoothly! I am starting to get a bit nervous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites